2002 Honda Accord vs. 2010 Chevrolet Avalanche
To start off, 2010 Chevrolet Avalanche is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Honda Accord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Honda Accord would be higher. At 5,300 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Chevrolet Avalanche is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Chevrolet Avalanche (310 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 123 more horse power than 2002 Honda Accord. (187 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Chevrolet Avalanche should accelerate faster than 2002 Honda Accord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Honda Accord weights approximately 329 kg more than 2010 Chevrolet Avalanche.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2010 Chevrolet Avalanche (455 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 237 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Honda Accord. (218 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2010 Chevrolet Avalanche will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Honda Accord.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Honda Accord | 2010 Chevrolet Avalanche | |
| Make | Honda | Chevrolet |
| Model | Accord | Avalanche |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2354 cc | 5300 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 187 HP | 310 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 218 Nm | 455 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1590 kg | 1261 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 5630 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 2020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1950 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 3310 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 117 L |
